Monday, March 24, 2014

With the colder than average temperatures and the constant
snow fallthis winter, we are all “hopping
” to feel those spring temperatures. Most of our animals that spend their summersin outdoorsexhibits
are also going a little stir-crazy indoors; ready to go outside to have a
little fun in the sun. Spring cleaning and exhibit maintenance is hard to
accomplish when there is a light, or should I say heavy dusting of snow! We are
all getting very excited for warmer temperatures.

Speaking of hopping , we have two resident rabbits, “L.J.”
and “Honey” who cannot wait to get outside and munch on some of the new fresh
spring grass. The Como Zoo has two rabbits that are taken to educational
programs, classes, keeper talks, and used by interpretive specialists such as
Nature Walkers (a program for juvenile adolescents under the age of 17, who
volunteer and teach the public fun facts about animals during the summer
months). The rabbits get to interact with children and adults of all ages
during these events, and get to have a “hoppy” good time.

Como Zoo has the “Bunny Hop”, which is an on-site class in
which the rabbits will also be participating.

This class is held on April 11th, 2014 from 9:30am -
10:45am. Children and adults can have a “hare-raising” adventure as they watch
a rabbit during feeding time, make a bunny craft to take home, play hopping
games, eat a rabbit snack and twitch our little noses.

There are many other animals you can learn great facts about
and “get closer” to at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory this Spring. Open 365
days a year, rain, shine, snow, or slush, you can come watch a training demo,
take a class, or watch a gardener or keeper talk! Come join the fun with myself
and the rabbits as we “hop” into Spring !!